CLASS II Device recall · Reported 24 Feb 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Evolis Microplate System recalled by Bio-Rad Laboratories
Bio-Rad Laboratories is recalling Evolis Microplate System, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 Dec 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0807-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73030
- Recalling firm
- Bio-Rad Laboratories, Redmond, WA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 Dec 2015
- FDA classified
- 12 Feb 2016
- Reported
- 24 Feb 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Test Kits & Diagnostics
Timeline
| 22 Dec 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Feb 2016 | Classified by FDA | +52 days |
| 24 Feb 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The error "Washer Reagent Clean Fluid" level low alarmed, which prompted the customer to open the system drawer. When the system drawer was opened the customer noted the plate transport was still running and as a consequence the plate was pushed off the plate transporter.
Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.
Product as listed by the FDA
EVOLIS Microplate System, Catalog # 89601. Part number 89788 for the EVOLIS Operator's Manual. in vitro diagnostic Product Usage: EVOLIS Microplate System is a 4 plate fully integrated microplate processing system designed for use with multiple EIA assays.
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The error "Washer Reagent Clean Fluid" level low alarmed, which prompted the customer to open the system drawer. When the system drawer was opened the customer noted the plate transport was still running and as a consequence the plate was pushed off the plate transporter.
Which lots are affected?
The EVOLIS Microplate System instrument is not lot controlled, however for traceability purposes each instrument is assigned a unique serial number. SERIAL NUMBERS: 9163700126, 9163700175, 9163700187, 9163700196, 9163700208, 9163700210, 9163700231, 9163700266, 9163700278, 9163700320, 9163700328, 9163700336, 9163700337, 9163700349, 9163700354, 9163700368, 9163700402, 9163700431, 9163700449, 9163700478, 9163700480, 9163700481, 9163700495, 9163700498, 9163700499, 9163700501, 9163700510, 9163700527, 9163700530, 9163700531, 9163700544, 9163700556, 9163700558, 9163700559, 9163700560, 9163700567, 9163700585, 9163700587, 9163700594, 9163700595, 9163700623, 9163700624, 9163700625, 9163700629, 9163700656, 9163700695, 9163700696, 9163700722, 9163700743, 9163700744, 9163700745, 9163700764, 9163700765, 9163700772, 9163700775, 9163700776, 9163700810, 9163700821, 9163700822, 9163700823, 9163700835, 9163700836, 9163700843, 9163700844, 9163700846, 9163700850, 9163700851, 9163700853, 9163700855, 9163700857, 9163700862, 9163700863, 9163700864, 9163700868, 9163700873, 9163700874, 9163700875, 9163700877, 9163700879, 9163700883, 9163700884, 9163700885, 9163700887, 9163700888, 9163700889, 9163700890, 9163700891, 9163700892, 9163700893, 9163700895, 9163700898, 9163700899, 9163700901, 9163700902, 9163700906, 9163700907, 9163700909, 9163700910, 9163700911, 9163700912, 9163700913, 9163700914, 9163700916, 9163700917, 9163700918, 9163700919, 9163700920, 9163700921, 9163700922, 9163700926, 9163700927, 9163700928, 9163700929, 9163700930, 9163700931, 9163700932, 9163700933, 9163700934, 9163700935, 9163700936, 9163700937, 9163700938, 9163700939, 9163700941, 9163700942, 9163700943, 9163700945, 9163700946, 9163700947, 9163700948, 9163700949, 9163700950, 9163700952, 9163700956, 9163700957, 9163700959, 9163700960, 9163700961, 9163700962, 9163700964, 9163700965, 9163700966, 9163700967, 9163700968, 9163700972, 9163700973, 9163700974, 9163700975, 9163700977, 9163700978, 9163700979, 9163700980, 9163700981, 9163700982, 9163700984, 9163700985, 9163700987, 9163700988, 9163700989, 9163700991, 9163700992, 9163700993, 9163700996, 9163700997, 9163700998, 9163700999, 9163701000, 9163701001, 9163701002, 9163701003, 9163701004, 9163701005, 9163701006, 9163701007, 9163701008, 9163701009, 9163701010, 9163701011, 9163701012, 9163701013, 9163701014, 9163701015, 9163701017, 9163701018, 9163701019, 9163701020, 9163701021, 9163701022, 9163701023, 9163701024, 9163701025, 9163701026, 9163701027, 9163701028, 9163701029, 9163701030, 9163701031, 9163701032, 9163701033, 9163701034, 9163701035, 9163701036, 9163701037, 9163701038, 9163701039, 9163701040, 9163701041, 9163701042, 9163701043, 9163701044, 9163701045, 9163701046, 9163701047, 9163701048, 9163701049, 9163701051, 9163701052, 9163701053, 9163701054, 9163701056, 9163701057, 9163701058, 9163701059, 9163701060, 9163701061, 9163701063, 9163700168R, 9163700172R, 9163700176R, 9163700202R, 9163700206R, 9163700209R, 9163700215R, 9163700221R, 9163700234R, 9163700236R, 9163700242R, 9163700246R, 9163700247R, 9163700276R, 9163700281R, 9163700282R, 9163700293R, 9163700294R, 9163700296R, 9163700326R, 9163700327R, 9163700330R, 9163700355R, 9163700359R, 9163700397R, 9163700398R, 9163700400R, 9163700432R, 9163700479R, 9163700494R, 9163700562R, 9163700563R, 9163700564R, 9163700565R, 9163700573R, 9163700617R, 9163700811R, 9163700834R, 9163700837R, 9163700878R, 9163700881R, 9163700886R, 9163700904R, 9163700908R, 9163700915R, 9163700925R, 9163700951R, 9163700958R, 9163700969R, 9163700971R, 9163700986R, and 916370726R.
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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